Chapter 18 of The Young Outlaw is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of The Young Outlaw is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SAM TURNS IMPOSTOR. Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor. "This is my hotel," he said. "I like it cause it's cheap. They don't trouble you with no bills here.
Chapter 18 of The Young Outlaw is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading “Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.”
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “They don't trouble you with no bills here.”
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading “"I like it cause it's cheap.”
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.”
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading “SAM TURNS IMPOSTOR.”
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “SAM TURNS IMPOSTOR.”
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading “Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.”
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading “Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.”
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From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading They don't trouble you with no bills here.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I like it cause it's cheap.
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading "I like it cause it's cheap.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They don't trouble you with no bills here.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is my hotel," he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They don't trouble you with no bills here.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "This is my hotel," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I like it cause it's cheap.
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading SAM TURNS IMPOSTOR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is my hotel," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I like it cause it's cheap.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I like it cause it's cheap.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like it cause it's cheap.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This is my hotel," he said.
not any; not one
From this reading They don't trouble you with no bills here.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is my hotel," he said.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM TURNS IMPOSTOR.
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They don't trouble you with no bills here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is my hotel," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
a source of difficulty
From this reading They don't trouble you with no bills here.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading SAM TURNS IMPOSTOR.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tim conducted our hero to an alley-way, not far from the North river, in which an old wagon had come to temporary anchor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They don't trouble you with no bills here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They don't trouble you with no bills here.
Chapter 18 of The Young Outlaw by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 138 sentences, grouped into 28 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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